Talking Points: A-Rod’s Affair & More

All men love to talk sports, but few of them have the time to stay on top of the latest transactions and trends. That’s why we’ve created Talking Points, a handy cheat sheet designed to help you hold your own in any water cooler discussion. We’ll tell you what you need to know and why it matters and we’ll even provide you with a few conversational starters to help you impress your friends and colleagues.

madonna gets to third base

What you need to know

Sources close to the Yankees are reporting that third baseman Alex Rodriguez has been spotted cavorting with recently separated pop star Madonna. Somehow we don’t think this is what A-Rod’s wife had in mind when she told him to swing away.

Why it matters

Rumors of the pair’s budding romance are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Madonna and Rodriguez were first seen dining together in Santa Monica in February 2008, and have since been spotted attending one another’s concerts and games. Those in the know also claim the Yankees slugger has been making numerous late-night visits to Madonna’s Central Park West apartment and something tells us it isn’t to enjoy a private screening of Shanghai Surprise. Let’s hope for their sake that A-Rod’s wife is a huge fan of “True Blue,” otherwise this sordid affair could result in a very acrimonious divorce.

Talking points

Guy Ritchie recently arrived in New York and has agreed to grant Madonna a full divorce.

This is A-Rod’s first marital indiscretion since 2007 when he was seen with a blond stripper in Toronto. Apparently Jason Giambi’s thong really can help you break out of a slump.

A-Rod and Madonna are believed to have a combined net worth of $900 million.

what a sapp

What you need to know

Warren Sapp says he plans to accept an offer to appear on Dancing with the Stars. Now it’s up to producers to find a woman with a 7’8” wingspan so she can wrap her arms around his meaty waist.

Why it matters

Long known for his nimble feet, Sapp is hoping to follow in the footsteps of fellow NFL standouts Jason Taylor and Emmitt Smith as the program’s next plus-sized talent. “It's something that sort of came out of nowhere,” Sapp admits. “But I enjoy the idea of training for something else. My whole life has been football. I could hang out in L.A. for a few weeks. My daughter would love it. There's nothing wrong with my smile. I don't think I speak Ebonics. I think I will (do the show)." Fortunately ABC should have plenty of time to reinforce their floorboards before Sapp makes his eagerly anticipated debut.